Heather Rodgers assumes the role of Director of Sales at Hotel Heron, bringing her impressive 25-year career in the hospitality industry to cultivate a distinctive hub for Alexandria. Her extensive experience spans global hotel chains such as Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and independently branded hotels. Previously, she served as the regional Director of Sales and Marketing for the Mid-Atlantic region at TPG Hotels, formerly known as Marshall Hotels. Most recently, Rodgers held the esteemed position of Director of Sales and Marketing at the Lorien Hotel. Her deep affection for Alexandria and its vibrant community enables her to forge meaningful connections with local vendors, residents, and businesses, further fueling her passion for the city.
Salisbury, Md.-based Marshall Hotels & Resorts, Inc. has special expertise operating three- and four-star branded hotels and resorts, averaging 100 to 500 rooms, in urban and central business districts, as well as suburban/drive-to and resort locations. In addition, the company has a proven track record managing independent resort and unique urban properties. Marshall Hotels & Resorts has managed a wide array of leading hotel brands, including those under the Hilton, Marriott, InterContinental Hotel Group, Hyatt, Carlson, Choice, Best Western and Wyndham flags.
With the industry still in recovery, hotel owners, operators and brands found opportunities to grow their portfolios and their reach through acquisitions of other companies this year.
TPG/Marshall Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel management and services company that operates properties nationwide, today announced Douglas Osborne has been named general manager of the 20-room 1715 on Rittenhouse, a Boutique Hotel, located in the heart of Philadelphia s affluent Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.